How far is Dubai from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Dubai (Dubai International Airport) is 543 miles / 875 kilometers / 472 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai (DXB) is 641 miles / 1032 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 54 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Dubai International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Dubai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Dubai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 543.393 miles
- 874.507 kilometers
- 472.196 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 542.463 miles
- 873.009 kilometers
- 471.387 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Riyadh to Dubai?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Dubai International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Dubai?
The time difference between Riyadh and Dubai is 1 hour. Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Dubai generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 232 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Riyadh to Dubai
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |
| Destination | Dubai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dubai |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates  |
| IATA Code: | DXB |
| ICAO Code: | OMDB |
| Coordinates: | 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E |